Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,184 miles (1,906 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 76 ways to fly it with one stop, through Louisville, Orlando and Jacksonville and more.
How many miles FLL to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from FLL to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book FLL to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways, United Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
FLL to ORD with one stop
76 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Louisville (SDF)Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
- Via Jacksonville (JAX)JetBlue Airways and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines and 2 more, then American Airlines and United Airlines+1
- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Chattanooga (CHA)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Lexington (LEX)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Savannah (SAV)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Asheville (AVL)Allegiant Air, then United Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Air and 1 more, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Greenville (GSP)Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Tampa (TPA)Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
- Via South Bend (SBN)Allegiant Air, then United Airlines and American Airlines
FLL to ORD: common questions
How many miles does FLL to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Avianca LifeMiles (7,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from FLL to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Chicago by plane?
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,184 miles (1,906 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book FLL to ORD award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: JetBlue TrueBlue, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Louisville (SDF), Orlando (MCO), Jacksonville (JAX), Indianapolis (IND) and Knoxville (TYS). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.